"The psychological impact of the loss of these leaders on the Taliban network is also not to be understated. ABC News
The Defence Force says it has captured four Taliban leaders in Afghanistan who have been involved in setting makeshift bombs targeting foreign troops.
The Chief of Joint Operations, Lieutenant General Mark Evans, says the capture will help prevent attacks against Coalition forces during elections later this month.[...]
In the operation conducted last weekend, four Taliban leaders were captured by Afghan national security forces and Australian-led coalition elements in a major sweep of the Muzazai and Kushkel districts near Tarin Kowt.
There were several small skirmishes but no Afghan or coalition forces were wounded during the engagement.
"The operation has achieved a significant effect for the people in central and eastern Uruzgan province by removing dissident elements, and this will assist in facilitating the conduct of peaceful elections," Lieutenant General Evans said.
"The psychological impact of the loss of these leaders on the Taliban network is also not to be understated.
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